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Cooper Gottfried
Jan 12, 2026
The Top 40 Two-Mana Commanders
In this latest Top 40 list, Cooper dives into the most popular commanders on EDHREC that you can play for just two mana.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Emeritus of Ideation
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Mana Sculpt
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Force of Negation
95%inclusion92 decks97 decks
80%synergy
Mana Leak
78%inclusion76 decks97 decks
72%synergy
Tale's End
73%inclusion71 decks97 decks
70%synergy
Disallow
75%inclusion73 decks97 decks
68%synergy
Mana Drain
92%inclusion89 decks97 decks
65%synergy
Flusterstorm
74%inclusion72 decks97 decks
65%synergy
Pact of Negation
72%inclusion70 decks97 decks
62%synergy
Mental Misstep
69%inclusion67 decks97 decks
62%synergy
Counterbalance
65%inclusion63 decks97 decks
61%synergy
Ertai's Scorn
62%inclusion60 decks97 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
89%inclusion86 decks97 decks
22%synergy
Swan Song
86%inclusion83 decks97 decks
59%synergy
Negate
82%inclusion80 decks97 decks
45%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
80%inclusion78 decks97 decks
43%synergy
Arcane Denial
77%inclusion75 decks97 decks
41%synergy
Mystic Remora
74%inclusion72 decks97 decks
48%synergy
Isochron Scepter
73%inclusion71 decks97 decks
56%synergy
Brainstorm
70%inclusion68 decks97 decks
29%synergy
Merchant Scroll
68%inclusion66 decks97 decks
59%synergy
Unwind
68%inclusion66 decks97 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Force of Will
98%inclusion95 decks97 decks
81%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
94%inclusion91 decks97 decks
71%synergy
Rhystic Study
90%inclusion87 decks97 decks
57%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
89%inclusion86 decks97 decks
56%synergy
Mystical Tutor
88%inclusion85 decks97 decks
65%synergy
Chrome Mox
73%inclusion71 decks97 decks
64%synergy
Ancient Tomb
57%inclusion55 decks97 decks
45%synergy
Mana Vault
56%inclusion54 decks97 decks
45%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
52%inclusion50 decks97 decks
39%synergy
Mox Diamond
52%inclusion50 decks97 decks
46%synergy
Creatures
Hullbreaker Horror
59%inclusion57 decks97 decks
34%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
58%inclusion56 decks97 decks
37%synergy
Spellseeker
52%inclusion50 decks97 decks
44%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
48%inclusion47 decks97 decks
42%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
46%inclusion45 decks97 decks
32%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
46%inclusion45 decks97 decks
39%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
43%inclusion42 decks97 decks
31%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
24%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
32%inclusion31 decks97 decks
21%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
26%inclusion25 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Guile
24%inclusion23 decks97 decks
22%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
23%inclusion22 decks97 decks
18%synergy
Gilded Drake
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
17%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Tribute Mage
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Transcendent Dragon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
-7%synergy
Haughty Djinn
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Archaeomancer
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
-4%synergy
Phantasmal Image
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Diversion Unit
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Transit Mage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
-3%synergy
Ledger Shredder
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
-4%synergy
Trinket Mage
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
-2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Displacer Kitten
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
-4%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Walking Ballista
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Leveler
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Mocking Sprite
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Naiad of Hidden Coves
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
4%synergy
The Reality Chip
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
-7%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
-3%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Muddle the Mixture
65%inclusion63 decks97 decks
50%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
59%inclusion57 decks97 decks
39%synergy
Dispel
58%inclusion56 decks97 decks
49%synergy
Delay
58%inclusion56 decks97 decks
54%synergy
Rewind
53%inclusion51 decks97 decks
40%synergy
Strix Serenade
52%inclusion41 decks79 decks
43%synergy
Dig Through Time
48%inclusion47 decks97 decks
39%synergy
Cryptic Command
47%inclusion46 decks97 decks
36%synergy
High Tide
45%inclusion44 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
38%inclusion37 decks97 decks
27%synergy
Flare of Denial
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
31%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
37%inclusion36 decks97 decks
27%synergy
Narset's Reversal
37%inclusion36 decks97 decks
25%synergy
Frantic Search
36%inclusion35 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Snap
34%inclusion33 decks97 decks
15%synergy
Spell Pierce
34%inclusion33 decks97 decks
26%synergy
Remand
32%inclusion31 decks97 decks
29%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
31%inclusion30 decks97 decks
25%synergy
Wash Away
27%inclusion26 decks97 decks
22%synergy
Pongify
26%inclusion25 decks97 decks
-14%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
26%inclusion25 decks97 decks
21%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion21 decks97 decks
-13%synergy
Dissipate
22%inclusion21 decks97 decks
19%synergy
Stifle
22%inclusion21 decks97 decks
19%synergy
Miscast
22%inclusion21 decks97 decks
18%synergy
Trickbind
21%inclusion20 decks97 decks
19%synergy
Chain of Vapor
21%inclusion20 decks97 decks
16%synergy
Defabricate
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Confluence
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Saw It Coming
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
16%synergy
Reality Shift
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
-9%synergy
Archmage's Charm
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
0%synergy
Memory Lapse
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Aether Spike
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Bane's Contingency
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Opt
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
-12%synergy
Capsize
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dissolve
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Foil
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Whir of Invention
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
-1%synergy
Quick Study
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Dazzling Denial
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Essence Scatter
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Dismiss
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Cancel
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
-7%synergy
Change the Equation
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Fact or Fiction
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Solve the Equation
58%inclusion56 decks97 decks
46%synergy
Windfall
57%inclusion55 decks97 decks
34%synergy
Ponder
53%inclusion51 decks97 decks
23%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
47%inclusion46 decks97 decks
36%synergy
Preordain
41%inclusion40 decks97 decks
18%synergy
Fabricate
35%inclusion34 decks97 decks
14%synergy
Mists of Lórien
22%inclusion21 decks97 decks
20%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Timetwister
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
15%synergy
Personal Tutor
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Enter the Infinite
10%inclusion10 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Polymorph
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Time Warp
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Stock Up
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
0%synergy
Bribery
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Echo of Eons
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Curse of the Swine
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
-6%synergy
Paradigm Shift
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Expropriate
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Time Spiral
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sapphire Medallion
66%inclusion64 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
60%inclusion58 decks97 decks
45%synergy
The One Ring
41%inclusion40 decks97 decks
29%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
-14%synergy
The Magic Mirror
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Monument to Endurance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
-20%synergy
Vexing Bauble
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Codex Shredder
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
0%synergy
Imposter Mech
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Winter Moon
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Proteus Staff
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Back to Basics
54%inclusion52 decks97 decks
47%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
46%inclusion45 decks97 decks
29%synergy
Telepathy
23%inclusion22 decks97 decks
21%synergy
Propaganda
22%inclusion21 decks97 decks
-9%synergy
Shark Typhoon
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Spider-Man No More
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Copy Artifact
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
-1%synergy
Dress Down
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Treachery
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
6%synergy
As Foretold
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Search for Azcanta
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
49%inclusion48 decks97 decks
39%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
23%inclusion22 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
84%inclusion81 decks97 decks
34%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
82%inclusion80 decks97 decks
57%synergy
Reliquary Tower
68%inclusion66 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
64%inclusion62 decks97 decks
47%synergy
Rivendell
34%inclusion33 decks97 decks
23%synergy
Castle Vantress
32%inclusion31 decks97 decks
14%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
28%inclusion27 decks97 decks
19%synergy
Academy Ruins
19%inclusion18 decks97 decks
0%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Maze of Ith
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Tolaria West
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
7%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion11 decks97 decks
-4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
-4%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
6%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Wasteland
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion91 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion75 decks97 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
75%inclusion73 decks97 decks
68%synergy
Mana Crypt
49%inclusion48 decks97 decks
48%synergy
Mox Opal
45%inclusion44 decks97 decks
36%synergy
Lotus Petal
34%inclusion33 decks97 decks
22%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
33%inclusion32 decks97 decks
31%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion29 decks97 decks
-22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion28 decks97 decks
9%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
21%inclusion20 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
18%inclusion17 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
-22%synergy
Grim Monolith
12%inclusion12 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
-11%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
-15%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
-3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
-8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
-11%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
81%inclusion79 decks97 decks
-12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
56%inclusion54 decks97 decks
48%synergy
Polluted Delta
55%inclusion53 decks97 decks
47%synergy
Misty Rainforest
54%inclusion52 decks97 decks
46%synergy
Flooded Strand
48%inclusion47 decks97 decks
40%synergy
Sink into Stupor
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
30%inclusion29 decks97 decks
24%synergy
Prismatic Vista
29%inclusion28 decks97 decks
24%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
21%inclusion20 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
-17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.2%inclusion6 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
0%synergy